Memorable Moments and Lessons From My Externship: DVM Externship Blog Series, Part 3
A student veterinarian's final blog about her externship at a mixed veterinary practice.
News
Cyber-attacks a Growing Threat to Farm, Food Security, Warn U of G Researchers
Canadian farmers have long fought off crop and livestock threats from diseases and pests. Now add to that the growing threat of cyber-attacks, as producers in Canada and abroad adopt more on-farm smart technologies.
Read the full story (U of G News)
Lighten the load: Guelph research guides lower carbon footprint for Canadian dairy sector
Canadian dairy farmers are lowering their carbon footprint and making money thanks in part to more efficient management practices developed by a University of Guelph researcher.
'It’s hard to separate yourself from the farm'. Stress, burnout higher among farmers than general population, survey finds
Researchers surveyed 1,200 farmers in early 2021 and found higher rates of stress, emotional exhaustion and burnout than in the general population.
The research was led by Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton, a professor in the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College who has long studied the mental health of farmers.
Agriculture Economist Makes Headlines on Future of Farming
Ontario Agricultural College economist Dr. Alfons Weersink discussed the implications of a changing agricultural landscape with national media outlets.
Alliance Research Program Director Dr. Mary Ruth McDonald featured on AgAnnex Talks podcast
Her interview is part of the Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture series.
Listen in as McDonald talks about her role with the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance (around 10:30), as well as trying new things, rolling with the punches and seeing research in action.
Dr. Claudia Wagner Riddle comments on greenhouse gas emissions to CTV News
The environmental scientist shared thoughts on the Canadian federal government’s plan to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 30 per cent before 2030.
Read the article: Dutch farmer protests and concerns in Canada, explained | CTV News
U of G researchers’ product testing could revolutionize the tender fruit industry
University of Guelph tests of a new peach-thinning product could transform the tender fruit industry, offering significant financial savings for growers.
Scoring fecal consistency can help to better treat calves with diarrhea
Alliance-funded researcher Dr. David Renaud, veterinary epidemiologist in the Department of Population Medicine, speaks to Farmtario about how properly identifying diarhhea severity in calves can lead to better health outcomes.
Living the James Herriot Lifestyle: Part 1 of a 3-part blog series following a student veterinarian through her Alliance-supported externship
"You really do see anything and everything, and so must quickly become confident treating all the possible problems of many species - small animals, horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs; perhaps also birds, small mammals, and reptiles; and maybe even alpacas, camels, and any other animals people might choose to own. This variety, combined with the fact that you are often alone on farm calls and have access to limited equipment and medicines, means it takes an adaptable and capable person to succeed in this career path."